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Deauville in north west France is one of the key annual destinations if you are part of the equestrian world. As the main horse breeding region in France, Deauville and the surrounding countryside is home to many stud farms and equestrian industry. In addition the city has 2 racecourses, the Deauville- La Touques Racecourse and Hippodrome de Clairefontaine. Each year in August, the world renowned Ventes de Deauvillle yearling auction takes place and people come from the world over to grab themselves a bargain colt or filly.

The three most important races that occur in Deauville ever year are the following: Le Maurice de Gheest, Le Jacques le Marois, and Le Morny. More recently Le Prix d’Astarte, (Prix Rothschild) and Le Prix Romanet have gained more prestige in the racing world. Le Grand Prix de Deauville, though not a Group 1 race, remains very prestigious.

The area is rich in history and due to its horse racing links the city is twinned with Lexington, Kentucky and County Kildare in Ireland. Deauville has diversified its equestrian offering over the years and now hosts competitions other than simply racing. Including: Polo tournaments, horse shows and the European championship of miniature horses. You can see a lit of previous winners and prizes here.

Getting to Deauville

Although the city has its own airport, only a handful of seasonal routes operate during summer which makes getting to Deauville difficult via commercial means. Why not hire a private jet to Deauville and take stress out of the journey. Travelling by private jet to Deauville can save over 4 hours compared to travelling via Paris or driving.

Our experts can help arrange a private jet to Deauville ranging from 4 seat Very Light Jets to Commercial Airliners carrying several hundred passengers. dBB Aviation’s team of experts can help you fly directly to Deauville with dedicated private jet hire and are ready to help you today.

Why not give us a call on +442039600123 to obtain a free quote today. Alternatively, you can email the team on info@dbbaviation.com and one of our experts will be in touch within minutes.

We’ve taken a look at Europe’s busiest private jet airports for 2018 based on the amount of traffic each airport handles.

Within the top 10 airports in Europe, 3 of these are based in London; Luton, Farnborough & Biggin Hill.

The 2018 statistics, provided by WingX-advance show that London has seen a marked increase in private jet traffic. The real success stories here are Biggin Hill airport in south east London and Farnborough to the west which have seen a 11.9% and 14.6% increase in traffic respectively.

Of the top 10, surprisingly only 3 of the busiest private jet airports in Europe are exclusive to private jets only, these are; Paris Le Bourget, London Farnborough and London Biggin Hill Airport.

The rest of the top 10 is made up of capital cities and classic jet set locations that you might expect to be popular, check out the full list below and the number of private jet “movements” they had during 2018.

RANK

CODE

AIRPORT

MOVEMENTS

ANNUAL GROWTH

1 (1)

LFBP

Paris Le Bourget

54,054

4.8%

2 (2)

LFMN

Nice Cote D’Azur

35,662

0.4%

3 (3)

LSGG

Geneva

34,002

-1.1%

4 (4)

EGGW

London Luton

28,082

-4.2%

5 (6)

EGLF

London Farnborough

28,056

14.6%

6 (5)

LSZH

Zurich

24,968

0.0%

7 (7)

LIML

Milan Linate

19,604

1.2%

8 (8)

UUWW

Moscow Vnukovo

18,860

-1.4%

9 (10)

EGKB

London Biggin Hill

17,178

11.9%

10 (9)

LIRA

Rome Ciampino

16,194

-3.2%

11 (11)

LOWW

Vienna Schwechat

15,062

-1.7%

12 (12)

EDDM

Munich Munchen

14,776

-0.3%

13 (14)

EDDS

Stuttgart

13,808

-3.3%

14 (13)

LFMD

Cannes Mandelieu

13,718

-1.2%

15 (17)

EDDB

Berlin Schoenefeld

13,182

7.7%

16 (15)

LEPA

Palma de Mallorca

13,034

2.0%

17 (16)

LEMD

Madrid Barajas

12,538

1.6%

18 (19)

LKPR

Prague Vaclav Havel

12,224

1.7%

19 (18)

LEIB

Ibiza

12,178

2.6%

20 (-)

LEBL

Barcelona

11,274

5.6%

Each “movement” means either 1 take off or 1 landing, considering the numbers Paris Le Bourget was the clear winner for yet another year. However, when you add up movements per city, London dwarfs Paris by almost 20,000 movements.

Do you need a private jet charter to one of these airports or anywhere else worldwide? Get in touch with our private jet hire experts today on info@dbbaviation.com or +442039600123 or send us a request.

You may have heard about the term “private jet empty leg” and wondered what exactly this is and what does it mean?

The term is used to describe a discounted private jet charter flight. When a private jet has been hired to perform a flight from A to B and needs to get back to A or fly onto C to perform its next flight, these flights are flown without any passengers on board and can be purchased at a significant discount compared to a full private jet charter price as the plane needs to travel regardless.

There are often lots of cheap empty legs on Citation Mustangs

Empty legs can offer a reduction of up to 75% off the full charter rate rate, the actual cost will depend on the route you wish to fly and where the aircraft is planning to travel to. The highest savings can be had when you fly on the full or pure empty legs as there is minimal additional cost involved. However, is it possible to change the routing at a small additional fee for the extra flying that the plane would need to do. If you are a little flexible, an empty leg flight can be a great way of accessing private jet travel at a fraction of the cost.

dBB Aviation has access to 1,000’s of empty legs worldwide across its global network of over 7,500 aircraft giving you the most competitive empty legs on the private jet charter market.

If you have any questions on how empty legs work or if they would be right for you, why not speak with one of your private jet charter experts for further details on +44 (0)20 396 00123 or info@dbbaviation.com. Alternatively, for empty leg prices and availability, visit our empty leg page.

The dBB Aviation team are incredibly proud to announce our membership to the Air Charter Association, the leading worldwide trade association for companies involved in aircraft charter.

Founded in 1949 The Air Charter Association aim to raise and promote the highest standards of conduct and professionalism within the industry, which is a philosophy that dBB Aviation are fully dedicated to. In addition, The Air Charter Association will support dBB Aviation with guidance on compliance and best practice and bespoke training days enabling our team to develop professionally and stay ahead of the latest industry news and regulations.

Our membership to The Air Charter Association will reinforce our company values of providing first class customer service, giving impartial guidance to our clients across the world and ensuring our customers receive a safe, efficient and reliable service.

There are few more quintessentially British events than The Championships tennis tournament held each year at the All England Tennis Club, Wimbledon during June/July.

Famous the world over, Wimbledon showcases the best players tennis has to offer such as Roger Federer, Novak Djockovic and Venus and Serena Williams going head to head to win England’s most prestigious tennis trophies. Popular with celebrities from across the world too, there are always famous faces and often Royalty in the stands watching the games take place.

Getting to Wimbledon couldn’t be easier, there are several airports which can accommodate a private jet to Wimbledon and our charter experts are on hand to assist.

Farnborough airport to Wimbledon

by road – 54 minutes

by helicopter – 15 minute flight + 15 minute drive

Biggin Hill airport to Wimbledon by road – 55 minutes

by helicopter – 8 minute flight + 15 minute drive

Gatwick airport to Wimbledon by road – 55 minutes

There are a whole range of private jets which we can arrange for your Wimbledon visit. Anything from the super sleek Learjet 75 shown above, perfect for 8 passengers to a brand new Gulfstream G500 for visitors from further afield. Looking for something different? Check out the wider range of private jets we can offer here.

Our private jet charter experts are ready to assist you with your private jet to Wimbledon 2019, contact us today on +442039600123 or info@dbbaviation.com or send us a request here.

One of the latest aircraft to hit the private jet charter market is the Swiss manufactured Pilatus PC 24 Private Jet. Pilatus are the manufacturer of the well known PC12 which is a superb all round turboprop aircraft offering durability and comfort with incredible performance.

The PC24 is a jet aircraft combining the versatility of a turboprop with the cabin size of a medium-light jet and the performance of a light jet. This new business jet has outstanding short field performance allowing it to take off and land on unpaved and restrictive runways as short as 893 metres.

Pilatus have taken some of the unique characteristics of the PC12 such as the large cargo door at the rear of the aircraft. This generous cargo door makes loading quick and easy, no other business jet includes a this as standard. The cargo hold can take 10-12 bags standard bags or over/unusually sized items.

This aircraft is not only a private jet but can also be configured for air ambulance, cargo or humanitarian missions. In fact Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service have ordered 5 air ambulance configured PC24’s due to their remarkable durability.

The typical cabin layout for the PC24 in a business jet configuration will be six executive seats with a flat cabin floor, another uncommon feature and a 501 cu ft cabin.

If you want to charter the new Pilatus PC24 Private Jet or find out how much is a Pilatus PC24 to charter? Get in touch with our private jet experts on +44 20396 00123 or email us at info@dbbaviation.com, or request a quote here, we are available 24 hours a day to assist you.

One of the many benefits of flying on a private jet its the ability to get closer to your final destination than possible with a commercial airline. We’ve taken a look at the what are the busiest private jet airports in Europe based on the amount of traffic each airport handles.

Within the top 10 airports in Europe, 3 of these are based in London; Luton, Farnborough & Biggin Hill.

Of the top 10, surprisingly only 3 of the busiest private jet airports in Europe are exclusive to private jets only, these are; Paris Le Bourget, London Farnborough and London Biggin Hill Airport.

The rest of the top 10 is made up of capital cities and classic jet set locations that you might expect to be popular, check out the full list below and the number of private jet “movements” they had during 2017.

1. Paris Le Bourget – 50,684

2. Nice Cote d’Azur – 34,536

3. Geneva – 33,812

4. London Luton – 28,890

5. Zurich – 24,596

Nice airport is extremely busy over the summer months

6. London Farnborough – 24,502

7. Milan Linate – 19,150

8. Moscow Vnukovo – 18,322

9. Rome Ciampino – 15,520

10. London Biggin Hill – 15,132

Each “movement” means either 1 take off or 1 landing, considering the numbers Paris Le Bourget was almost 50% busier than second place Nice.

Do you need a private jet charter to one of these airports or anywhere else? Get in touch with our private jet hire experts today on info@dbbaviaiton.com or +442039600123 or send us a request.

When accidents happen and you need to get home, sometimes the only solution to travel safely is a private jet air ambulance.

What is a private jet Air Ambulance?

An air ambulance is a specially equipped aircraft; either a helicopter or a fixed wing plane whose sole priority is to transport and repatriate ill and unwell passengers who are not able to fly on regular airlines.

How do I know if I need a private jet Air Ambulance?

There is no right or wrong answer to this question, our team have assisted with transporting people around the world with a variety of conditions all differing in severity. The best way to find out is get in touch with the team and we can help you determine if an air ambulance is the best solution for you.

Is there a doctor on an private jet Air Ambulance?

Every air ambulance we arrange will have a doctor and nurse (or paramedic) on board. Specially trained in treating passengers during flights, depending on your requirements the medical

team on board will look after your every need while on board.

Can I take a passenger with me on board a private jet Air Ambulance?

Most air ambulances will allow one accompanying passenger on board during the flight. This is however, always.

Can I fly straight home on an Air Ambulance?

Sometimes yes, depending on the two locations involved, we can arrange for a direct flight. Occasionally if the distance is too great, such as South East Asia and the UK, the trip might require a brief stop for refuelling. This is always done as quick as possible with as little disruption to the patient.

How do I book an Air Ambulance?

The first thing to do is email or call dBB Aviation’s charter expert team. We will take some details from you such as; location of the patient, destination and preferred receiving hospital and some basic information on the patients condition. We will reach out to our network and present you with a variety of suitable options.

If you need help repatriating a loved one or have some questions about an air ambulance flight, get in touch for impartial advice and a free air ambulance quote from our charter experts today on +442039600123 or info@dbbaviation.com

The 2019 Champions League final will be held on the 1st of June at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Spains capital, Madrid. It is the 64th season of Europe’s premier club football tournament where we see Liverpool go head to head with Tottenham.

dBB Aviation can organise a trip to Madrid from the UK on board a luxury 13 seat Legacy 650 or other private jets for as little as 2,100 GBP per person.

For more information contact your charter experts on +44 20 396 00123 or email us at info@dbbaviation.com

Launching in 2014, Embraer’s Legacy 500 private jet has gone on to create a class of its own. Carrying up to 10 passengers, the Legacy 500 has been introduced to the market as a direct competitor. Competing against aircraft such as Bombardier’s Challenger 350 and Gulfstream’s G280.

The cabin height and width only differ by a few centimetres compared to the Challenger 350 and Gulfstream G280. Passengers compliment the Legacy 500 on how roomy the cabin feels thanks to its efficient design. With upgraded technology passengers are also very surprised by how quiet the aircraft is during flight. 7 windows on each side bathe the cabin in light continuing the spacious feel. With a flying range of up to 5,788km, the Legacy 500 private jet actually exceeded the distance anticipated by engineers in the design stage by 231km. The Legacy 500 will cruise at 45,000 ft, reaching the class benchmark set by its rival the Challenger 350.

The Legacy 500 stands apart from other aircraft for speed, take off distance required and on board technology. While travelling, passengers and crew enjoy a whole range of modern features. Currently priced at a cool $6 million dollars less than the Challenger 350, the Legacy 500 gives fantastic value considering what you get for your money.

A flat cabin floor, 6ft stand up cabin and low pressurisation make the Legacy 500 very comfortable to travel in. These features will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed on arrival. The fully adjustable seats transform into a variety of different positions, allowing for both a productive office environment and a comfortable family setting.

Embraer’s Legacy 500 baggage hold is generous at 110 cubic feet and can take a large case per passenger plus hand luggage with ease. There’s also 45 cubic feet of baggage in the rear of the aircraft to compliment the main hold.

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